FORTS HENRY & DONELSON (Part the Sixth)
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| Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823-1914) |
In which we conclude our discussion of the Battle of Fort Donelson (February 13-16, 1862).
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| C.F. Smith leading his division as it assaults the Confederate lines at Fort Donelson on February 15, 1862. |
Our book recommendation for this episode is The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Applachians to the Mississippi by Earl J. Hess.
“A thorough account and compelling analysis of the challenges those in charge of the Union war effort faced in the West and how they overcame them. Impressively researched and informative, this is an outstanding addition to the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era.” ~ Ethan S. Rafuse
Listen to Episode 94: HenryDonelsonPartSixth